The Classicist

The Classicist: Immigration, Assimilation, And The Wall

Why tougher immigration enforcement would lead to more diversity.

The Classicist•January 15, 2019
The Classicist: Immigration, Assimilation, And The Wall

Victor Davis Hanson looks at the current debate over immigration and the border wall, arguing that illegal immigration from Latin America actually subverts the goal of a more diverse country.

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Victor Davis Hanson

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